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« Last post by Hugg727 on Today at 08:28:35 pm »
https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0433978EN/bmw-motorrad-presents-the-connectedride-navigator?language=enI was hoping for something that would do Apple Carplay or Android Auto. Instead they are coming out with this. Still using the phone connection via WiFi, but it can also use its own Sim card. Its basically a tablet that will only run the BMW app. The $1100 USD price tag will be a tough sell for this limited type of functionality. I would gladly pay $600 for a "tablet-like" device of this size that could do the Apple/Android piece that was BMW branded and just snapped into the Nav prep cradle. I can see a paid subscription for the maps in the future. 
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« Last post by Mozz on Today at 07:36:55 pm »
So I fitted a tail tidy on my xr 2023 model and because there’s no number plate light light on the new tail tidy. I now have a warning light telling me there’s a bulb out how do I get around this?
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« Last post by Antares on Today at 05:36:45 pm »
Thank you for the help.  The throttle sensor adaptation, is that through the onboard or does it need plugging in? Re the lever,the twist screw seems to be screwed out quite far and won´t go in any further, I will try taking a pic and will check the gap, as the grip point is right at the very end of letting out the lever, quite a strange feeling. The vendor has also given me the aftermarket ones so will see if I can get those fitted, seems quite straight forward looking online. I am absolutely useless when it comes to anything mechanical  Clutch grabs very far out that's true but normal, for throttle adaptation it does indeed need plugging in but if you intend to keep you XR for any length of time or another BMW I suggest getting a UCSI-2100 (OBDLink MX,LX or CX) and the motoscan app. Total cost is about 80-90 euro but it'll let you do any necessary diagnostics and service functions, including resetting the adaptations on the bike. The bike is also very sensitive to chain tension, as are most bikes with modern QSs so make sure you double check that it is indeed perfectly in spec.
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« Last post by Spainy on Today at 05:31:31 pm »
Thank you for the help. The throttle sensor adaptation, is that through the onboard or does it need plugging in? Re the lever,the twist screw seems to be screwed out quite far and won´t go in any further, I will try taking a pic and will check the gap, as the grip point is right at the very end of letting out the lever, quite a strange feeling. The vendor has also given me the aftermarket ones so will see if I can get those fitted, seems quite straight forward looking online. I am absolutely useless when it comes to anything mechanical
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« Last post by Antares on Today at 05:18:00 pm »
Hi all
So glad to finally be a member for the 1000XR members club!
Wanted this bike for a long time, but ended up getting the R1200RS (basicallly economic reasons) and it was a good bike but it wasn´t what I wanted all along.
Just picked up my 2016 XR on Saturday, and am super excited about touring with it, and BRAAAAAPING with it too.
Have some questions.
1.The cruise control isn´t working, and the quick shift is intermittent.
The previous owner had some aftermarket levers installed which he had to remove again for the Spanish MOT. Checking online it seems that it could be that causing the issue, and have seen some vids about a little metal plate which when spun, solves the issue?
2. It´s a bit jerky in first, has new transmission chain and sprockets, could it just need oiling? It doesn´t seem loose.
3. Is it easy enough to adjust the clutch cable to remove play ? Also to lubricate? Seems a bit stiff.
4. Every Bmw I have had has had loose header bearings and this one appears to be no different. Is this a common issue ?
Thanks !
Hello and welcome! I'm, sure you'll enjoy the bike! 1: That's 99% the likely cause, honestly I'd just get a pair or PUIG levers or even stock ones, not worth the hassle, too big freeplay at the clutch can cause the clutch switch to not be pushed in, this results in no CC and no QS, make sure you only have a 1-2mm gap at the pivot, about 10mm at the end of the lever. Aftermarket levers often don't have the post required to push the clutch switch in properly. 2: nature of the beast, 160bhp inline 4... You can try resetting the adaptations especially throttle sensor adaptation, that seems to help a fair bit but it will never be buttery smooth in 1st unless tuned. 3. At the lever just a simple twist screw, at the engine it's possible to get to it without taking any fairings off (top of engine on left side) but it's a tight squeeze. 4. That's fairly common not just for BMWs but all bikes, head bearings need checking after a couple thousand miles when the bike is new, this is neglected 99% of the time at 6000 mile services. But yes it's fairly common, it's part of periodic maintenance to check it. Hope that helps!
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« Last post by Spainy on Today at 12:40:07 pm »
Hi all
So glad to finally be a member for the 1000XR members club!
Wanted this bike for a long time, but ended up getting the R1200RS (basicallly economic reasons) and it was a good bike but it wasn´t what I wanted all along.
Just picked up my 2016 XR on Saturday, and am super excited about touring with it, and BRAAAAAPING with it too.
Have some questions.
1.The cruise control isn´t working, and the quick shift is intermittent.
The previous owner had some aftermarket levers installed which he had to remove again for the Spanish MOT. Checking online it seems that it could be that causing the issue, and have seen some vids about a little metal plate which when spun, solves the issue?
2. It´s a bit jerky in first, has new transmission chain and sprockets, could it just need oiling? It doesn´t seem loose.
3. Is it easy enough to adjust the clutch cable to remove play ? Also to lubricate? Seems a bit stiff.
4. Every Bmw I have had has had loose header bearings and this one appears to be no different. Is this a common issue ?
Thanks !
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Daytona roadstar gtx.
I'm on my second pair of Daytona boots, the last pair kept my feet dry for over 15 years.
They're not cheap though.
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« Last post by af1-windy on Yesterday at 07:39:25 pm »
True, I need to see your latest acquisition anyway  You most certainly do... 
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« Last post by Antares on Yesterday at 07:38:04 pm »
If Leeds, Crossgates, to be exact, is closer you could do it at my place, we're over due a coffee and a catch up..  True, I need to see your latest acquisition anyway
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« Last post by af1-windy on Yesterday at 07:35:56 pm »
Serviced my Forks on my 2015 in 2021 at 28k miles, they were pretty ok, I would've been fine leaving them for another 10-15k miles at this rate, fork oil doesn't do much work on this bike besides lubricating, in the left leg, and in the right leg where it does work it's doing light work. Worth changing just for peace of mind, assuming you have a spring compressor it's not a big job.
On the service light I live near Huddersfield and have the tool to reset but i reckon that might be beyond the reasonable distance, still if you can't find anyone let me know, though I reckon you petrol will be the same as getting a dealer to do it at that point.
If Leeds, Crossgates, to be exact, is closer you could do it at my place, we're over due a coffee and a catch up..
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